Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 16 Sep 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

This hotel is lovely, and they accommodated a request that fragrance and deodorizing chemicals not be put in our room before arrival. The staff is exceptionally good at this hotel. 2 problems that we encountered; 1 easily remedied and the other has to do with Marriott Corp. policies about chemical use in buildings:<BR><BR>1) the bill was different than what was quoted in the confirmation email and on the phone- just remember to bring your confirmatory email with you on the trip so that there is no issue with this.<BR><BR>2) there are fragrance emitters all over the first floor that got me sick routinely, especially in the morning when walking out. I got nauseous, got a headache, and felt some burning and strange feeling in my respiratory tract after exposure. I have reported the problems to the Marriott Corp.<BR><BR>Overall, if you can stand getting synthetic scent sprayed on you every day when you go in and out the first floor, this hotel is excellent. Like I said before, the staff is wonderful at this facility.

Positives: Friendly, helpful staff, great rooms.

Negatives: Sickening fragrance emitters.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 22 Apr 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Pleasant and clean. Friendly staff and nice breakfast.

Positives: Very clean light and airy.

Negatives: Cost of Internet connection.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 27 Oct 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

We would definitely stay again. It was comfortable, convenient, and had very nice amenities.

Positives: The rooms are very comfortable and it didn't feel crowded.

Negatives: Needed more information available in room on local eateries and shopping and how to get there.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 25 Aug 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

Loved this hotel. Very modern lobby/bar area. Coffee bar too. Really nice room, plenty of space for 2 people. Pool looked nice, could swim for exercise, unfortunately I didn't have time. Close to airport, free shuttle, which was very handy as was able to return rental car evening before and save time next morning. Would definitely stay there again and recommend to all, a very nice outdoor mall with a lot of good restaurants nearby.

Positives: Everything.

Negatives: Have to pay to use internet.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 17 May 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel is perfect for business travel, but also convenient for leisure travelers such as myself. The rooms are large and well-appointed, and the beds are very comfortable. The hotel food is excellent and reasonably priced. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and I was also pleased with the pool, whirlpool, and size of the workout room.

Positives: Well-appointed rooms with great amenities and very accommodating staff.

Negatives: Couldn't stay as long as I intended. Which was not the hotel's fault.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 26 Jan 2008 rated 5 out of 10.

Very disappointed with my room. The heater broke in the middle of my first night. Music wafted up through the outside wall literally 24 hours a day (I never did determine its origin), forcing me to schlep out for earplugs in the middle of the night. No wireless internet access in the rooms, and no internet cables available, again forcing me to make a trip to find an internet cable.

Positives: Great location, helpful staff.

Negatives: Poorly maintained and noisy room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 06 Nov 2007 rated 6 out of 10.

The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, restaurant staff included. But for a business traveler, the services were abysmal. Wireless cost upwards of $10 per 24 hours, and the workstation had only one working computer and no working printers. I had to have the front desk print out my documents, and while they were accommodating, this was not ideal. Considering the extra cost over an economy hotel, I was quite surprised.

Positives: Staff was great.

Negatives: Expensive wireless internet, broken bathroom faucet, only one workstation computer, none of the printers worked.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 23 Oct 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. It met our ex petitions and we would like to stay there again if we would go back to the area.

Positives: I liked the quiet atmosphere around the hotel.

Negatives: I thought you could hear the noise in the hall.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 02 May 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

The staff was great, the room was great. I took the kids to the pool and we were out of the room most of the evening. When we settled in for the night, I found out that the bed (king) should have been replaced. If it wasn't 11:00, and we weren't settled in I would have asked for a different room. Other than the bed in this room, the hotel was really good. I will go back (but test the bed before I do anything else). I filled out a card and spoke with management about the bed the next day. They seemed concerned.

Positives: Very friendly and courteous.

Negatives: The bed needs to be replaced.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 22 Mar 2007 rated 3 out of 10.

Don't equate Marriott with good service.

Positives: Nothing.

Negatives: TV didn't work. Asked for it to be fixed. It wasn't.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 24 Jan 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Terrific deal. I travel a lot and am a platinum member with Marriott.

Positives: Quiet, convenient, safe, friendly and helpful staff.

Negatives: It was not clear that the wine and desserts were billed to room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 21 Jun 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

Staff was great and friendly, price was right. No complaints.

Positives: The staff was great, and the food, and bar was too.

Negatives: I cant think of anything.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 10 May 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

Exceptional staff. Beautiful, clean hotel. Quiet rooms. Starbucks coffee in the lobby - very pleasant stay.

Positives: Exceptional hotel staff.

Negatives: Charge of $3.95 for each 15 minutes of internet in the business center is excessive - others are free in business center and in room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 06 May 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

There aren't a lot of overly nice places in RTP to stay at. The Marriott is excellent in all regards--nice staff, clean and updated rooms, great room service. It's close to IBM and many other companies in Research Triangle Park and just a quick drive from the great South point Mall where you can shop and eat great food. Whatever you do, don't stay at the Wyndham Suites--it's awful!

Positives: Friendly staff; great location for RTP, great room service.

Negatives: Nothing!

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 05 Apr 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

Friendly, luxurious, peaceful, perfect.

Positives: Sauna, pool, and very plush beds and hobo!

Negatives: Internet had to pay for it.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 10 Mar 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

I actually sent my in-laws to your hotel. The feedback they gave me, I didn't even have to ask for, they enjoyed the stay so much they couldn't wait to tell me. I did however see the actual hotel and room for myself and liked what I saw (except the fact that there was no kitchenette). The down comforter and all the extra pillows were a nice touch (much appreciated when spending hard earned money). The next time I spend money with the Marriott, I definitely will be sleeping there myself. Thank you for your services.

Positives: Fluffy, comfortable beds and cleanliness are important.

Negatives: King suite was small and there are no kitchenettes.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 08 Mar 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

A-1 VERY CLEAN. THE PLACE TO STAY IN RTP NC>

Positives: VERY CLEAN

Negatives: A very clean place to stay in.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 07 Mar 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

I loved the cleanliness and the appointments. The staff was friendly and helpful. I was disappointed that in a hotel of this quality that we were expected to pay more for wireless internet. We therefore were not able to get any work done that evening. We left so early I could not speak about the breakfast.

Positives: Clean, beautifully appointed room with a very comfortable bed.

Negatives: They charge extra for wireless internet.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 09 Feb 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

Wonderful stay, very plush bed, nice staff.

Positives: Very plush.

Negatives: Ice did not work on my floor.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 18 Dec 2005 rated 10 out of 10.

This is by far the best experience we have. The hotel was magnificent and the staff was courteous and professional. Our room was immaculate and the bed was very comfortable.

Positives: Felt luxurious and was conveniently located to the airport and food.

Negatives: A little hard to find initially because the sign for it is hidden by foliage.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 14 Nov 2005 rated 9 out of 10.

Great Raleigh location, close to everything close to airport. One exit away easy in and out of Raleigh and neighboring locations just what I need to find.

Positives: Nice bar restaurant.

Negatives: Nothing to talk about here.